Patents - General Information

  • You can claim priority according to Paris Convention within: 12 months from the first filing date.
  • Member of: PCT, Paris Convention.
  • Period of protection of a patent: 21 years.
  • Time to pay publication fees after grant (acceptance): no time restrictions.
  • Time to pay registration fees after publication: no time restrictions.
  • Annuities: can be paid at the time of renewal. No need to pay every year. Renewal fee will be paid after 7 years from the date of registration for the next 7 years protection.
  • Allowed time to submit the assignment deed from the date of signing the agreement: no time restrictions.